The Life And Times Of Samuel Gompers

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1.

What was the first labor union that I joined?
- A.
  
  American Federation of Labor
- B.
  
  Immigrant Workers United
- C.
  
  Local 15 Cigarmaker's Union
- D.
  
  Knights of Labor
2.

In the early 1881, what did I do to help members of labor unions?
- A.
  
  Created a benefits program for workers in good standing
- B.
  
  Created a nine hour work day
- C.
  
  Shut down tenement houses throughout the area
- D.
  
  All of the above
3.

In the early 1880s, I tried to convince which branch of government to outlaw tenement houses in New York City?
- A.
  
  Executive
- B.
  
  Judicial
- C.
  
  Legislative
4.

How did I want labor strikes to be structured?
- A.
  
  Controlled by the union shop organization
- B.
  
  Highly decentralized
- C.
  
  Highly centralized
- D.
  
  Controlled by the Federal Government
5.

What caused the downfall of the National Labor Congress, of which I was part?
- A.
  
  The movement to create an eight-hour work day
- B.
  
  Disillusioned workers
- C.
  
  The Haymarket Square Strike
- D.
  
  All of the above
6.

What happened in 1886 to the labor movement?
- A.
  
  I created the largest cigarmaker's union in US history
- B.
  
  I joined the American Federation of Labor and became president
- C.
  
  The Legislative Branch took over full control of labor strikes
- D.
  
  The International Workers of the World became the most powerful labor union in the US
7.

According to fellow union members, I was a
- A.
  
  Socialist
- B.
  
  Capitalist
- C.
  
  Neither
- D.
  
  Moderate - fell between Socialism and Capitalism
8.

Which political and economic device did I support during the aftermath of the Spanish-American War?
- A.
  
  The Trust
- B.
  
  The Organized Strike
- C.
  
  The Sherman Anti-Trust Act
- D.
  
  None of the Above
9.

In 1912, which President did I and the rest of the labor movement help to elect with strong support from labor?
- A.
  
  Calvin Coolidge
- B.
  
  Woodrow Wilson
- C.
  
  Franklin Roosevelt
- D.
  
  Herbert Hoover
10.

Which actions of the government helped to eliminate child labor?
- A.
  
  The Keating-Owen Act of 1916
- B.
  
  A Supreme Court Decision in 1918
- C.
  
  The La Follette Seamen's Act
- D.
  
  All of the Above
11.

In what way was I recognized for my efforts on behalf of labor during the war, and in fact, throughout my life?
- A.
  
  I was given the Nobel Peace Prize in 1919.
- B.
  
  I was the labor representative at the Versailles Peace Conference in 1919.
- C.
  
  I was given a Medal of Honor by President Wilson in 1918.
- D.
  
  All of the Above.